Engineer Systems 4
Listed on 2026-08-17
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Engineering
Systems Engineer
Req
Team: O07 PROC ENT ASSMT
Entity:
Newport News Shipbuilding
US Citizenship Required for this Position:
Yes
Full-Time
Shift: 1st
Relocation:
No relocation assistance available
Virtual/Telework Opportunity:
No
- Not eligible for telework
Travel Requirements:
No
Clearance Required:
No
- Clearance Not Required to Start
Salary Range: $ to $
The anticipated salary range represents the estimated base pay for this role. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors, and may vary from the posted range
Meet HII’s Newport News ShipbuildingWith more than 25,000 employees – including third-, fourth- and even fifth-generation shipbuilders – HII's Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division is the largest industrial employer in Virginia. We’re the sole designer, builder and refueler of U.S. Navy nuclear aircraft carriers and one of two providers of U.S. Navy nuclear submarines. Our diverse and innovative team of professionals ranges from skilled trades to project managers, engineers and software developers to solution architects, technical subject matter experts, and system users.
We collaborate together at the forefront of technology, manufacturing, and integration of the most powerful and survivable naval ships in the world. We look forward to meeting you.
Performs technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk, and supportability and effectiveness analyses for total systems. Analyses are performed at all levels of total system product to include: concept, design, fabrication, test, installation, operation, maintenance and disposal. Ensures the logical and systematic conversion of customer or product requirements into total systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints.
Performs functional analysis, timeline analysis, detail trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications.
- Bachelor's Degree and 9 years of relevant exempt experience;
- Master’s Degree and 7 years of relevant professional experience;
- Ph.D. and 4 years of experience.
Newport News Shipbuilding requires a Bachelor's Degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program.
Nice to HaveT he preferred candidate should have demonstrated experience in the following areas:
Continuous Improvement and Analytical Expertise- Lean tools and DMAIC for structured problem-solving
- Kaizen efforts/blitzes to identify and implement real-time improvements
- RCA performance
- Lessons Learned capture
- Strategic and Tactical analytical abilities
- Thriving in a work environment with high expectations, diverse assignments and collaborative/ team settings across all levels
- Working with craftsmen and deckplate leadership teams
- Collaboration with value stream teams and leadership
- Ability to research and understand process opportunities to enable the trades to execute more effectively and efficiently
- Ability to assess proposed solutions and how they marry to production trade core competencies
- Facilitation skills/ ability to lead meetings and develop plans of action
- Effective communicator (Sound technical written and verbal skills)
We build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. HII's diverse workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.
Recognized as one of America’s top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people’s safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you’ll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.
Working at HII is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to build a future. We offer comprehensive benefits including: medical, prescription drug, dental and…
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